ObjectivesThe Technical Theatre diploma program at Capilano College prepares graduates to work behind the scenes in the live entertainment industry and some areas of the film and television industry. This two-year program offers practical, hands-on training in lighting, painting, props, sound, set construction and stage management.
Academic titleTechnical Theatre Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Term Course Credits
Required: 13.50
ENGL 100 Academic Writing Strategies 3.00
TECT 150 Introduction to Production and Design I 3.00
TECT 158 Stage Grip 1.50
TECT 180 Technical Theatre Practicum I 3.00
TECT 181 Technical Theatre Practicum II 3.00
Credits 13.50
Second Term Course Credits
Required: 16.50
ASAS 120 Elements of Performance History I 3.00
TECT 151 Introduction to Production and Design II 3.00
TECT 159 Shop Skills 1.50
TECT 182 Technical Theatre Practicum III 3.00
TECT 183 Technical Theatre Practicum IV 3.00
TECT 184 Technical Theatre Practicum V 3.00
Credits 16.50
Third Term Course Credits
Required: 16.50
ASAS 220 Elements of Performance History II 3.00
TECT 250 Senior Production Responsibilities I 1.50
TECT 252 Advanced Lighting and Sound I 1.50
TECT 256 Scenic Art for Theatre 1.50
TECT 280 Technical Theatre Practicum VI 3.00
TECT 281 Technical Theatre Practicum VII 3.00
TECT 282 Technical Theatre Practicum VIII 3.00
Credits 16.50
Fourth Term Course Credits
Required: 13.50
TECT 251 Senior Production Responsibilities II 1.50
TECT 253 Advanced Lighting and Sound II 1.50
TECT 257 Stage Properties 1.50
TECT 283 Technical Theatre Practicum IX 3.00
TECT 284 Technical Theatre Practicum X 3.00
TECT 285 Technical Theatre Practicum XI 3.00
Credits 13.50
Total Program Credits 60.00
TECT 150 Introduction to Production and Design I
3.00 credits (4,0,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is an introduction to some of the basic elements of theatrical production and design. It will develop skills in scenic painting, properties, carpentry, and theatrical rigging. Students will be exposed to a wide range of theatrical materials and techniques, as well as background information on design, staging and working in technical theatre.
TECT 151 Introduction to Production and Design II
3.00 credits (4,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
TECT 151 continues the introduction to some of the basic elements of theatrical production and design begun in TECT 150. It will develop skills in stage management, stage lighting, and theatrical sound. Students will be exposed to a wide range of theatrical materials and techniques, as well as background information on design.
TECT 158 Stage Grip
1.50 credits (4,0,0) hrs 08 wks
This course teaches the skills required for set-up, run and strike of a theatrical production.
TECT 159 Shop Skills
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is designed to provide the skills necessary to work in a theatre scene shop.
TECT 180 Technical Theatre Practicum I
3.00 credits (0,8,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 181 Technical Theatre Practicum II
3.00 credits (0,8,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 182 Technical Theatre Practicum III
3.00 credits (0,8,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 183 Technical Theatre Practicum IV
3.00 credits (0,8,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 184 Technical Theatre Practicum V
3.00 credits (0,8,0) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 250 Senior Production Responsibilities I
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
Introduction to senior production duties including Technical Direction, Stage Management, and Scenic Design.
TECT 251 Senior Production Responsibilities II
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
A continuation of TECT 250.
TECT 252 Advanced Lighting and Sound I
1.50 credits (4,0,0) hrs 08 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
Teaches the advanced skills required to design and run the lighting for both simple and complex shows.
TECT 253 Advanced Lighting and Sound II
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
A continuation of TECT 252 with the addition of sound design and application.
TECT 256 Scenic Art for Theatre
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
This course is a study of the theory, techniques and practice of creating scenic art for the stage.
TECT 257 Stage Properties
1.50 credits (2,0,0) hrs 15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
This course is a study of the theory, techniques and practice of creating stage properties.
TECT 280 Technical Theatre Practicum VI
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 281 Technical Theatre Practicum VII
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 282 Technical Theatre Practicum VIII
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 283 Technical Theatre Practicum IX
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 284 Technical Theatre Practicum X
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 285 Technical Theatre Practicum XI
3.00 credits (0,0,8) hrs 15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 374 Theatre Institute I - Production
12.00 credits (1,0,30) hrs 15 wks
This is part one of the Theatre Institute program focusing on production and stage management. Students will attend a tutorial production seminar, and complete their first and second projects. (The second project may be done in the second term.)
Note: Interview.
TECT 375 Theatre Institute II - Production
12.00 credits (1,0,30) hrs 15 wks
This is part two of the Theatre Institute program focusing on production and stage management. Students will attend a tutorial production seminar, and complete their second (if not completed in the previous term) and third projects.
Note: Interview.